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Dorothea R. Hoffner
Continuing Education Award
Scholarship Application
Zonta Club of Essex County
Member Club of Zonta International
Advancing the Status of Women WorldwideZonta Club of Essex County
Dorothea R. Hoffner Continuing Education Award
What is Zonta?
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering
women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 33,000 members belonging to
more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas, Zontians volunteer their time,
talents and support via local and international service projects and scholarship programs aimed at
fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives.
The Zonta Club of Essex County is an affiliate of Zonta International. Our members perform service
and advocacy to support Zonta International initiatives serving the local area and throughout the
northern New Jersey area.
This Award
The Zonta Club of Essex County has established the Dorothea R. Hoffner Continuing Education
Award to be awarded to a woman who had to interrupt her post-secondary educational path due to
life circumstances such as, but not limited to, economic hardship, marriage, childrearing, family
obligations, or similar circumstances, who now wants to resume her post-secondary education, and
who has been accepted for matriculation.
Dorothea R. Hoffner was a longtime member of the greater Newark community, known for her
advocacy on behalf of the people of Essex County. Though she received her BA when she was
young, she put aside her ambitions to raise three children, later returning to acquire the education she
needed to teach. As Professor of English at Union County College, Dr. Hoffner taught many people
who were themselves returning students and in fact, these were often her favorite students.
This Continuing Education Award has been established in her memory.
The 2021 Award will be granted in the amount of $1,200.00
Why?
The goal of the Zonta Club of Essex County Dorothea R. Hoffner Continuing Education Award
program is to encourage women to pursue their educational path and complete their post-secondary
educational degree. To assist women to be “in the room” and represented in key decision-making
positions worldwide, we must encourage women to pursue careers or seek leadership positions by
furthering their education. Zonta believes that education will assist the award recipient to gain
confidence and independence, improve financial stability and generate empowerment.
1 of 7Who is Eligible?
Any woman 25 and older, pursuing completion of an undergraduate degree in any subject area and
who, due to life circumstances, had to interrupt her educational path but is now returning to school to
complete that degree. Applicants must live in Essex or Union County, New Jersey. The Applicant
must demonstrate intent and commitment to completing her undergraduate degree, and must
demonstrate initiative, ambition and commitment to achieving the career path of her choice.
Application Requirements
Present the following in English:
Complete the official designated application
Provide verification of enrollment by the school/institute official, at time of selection.
Provide two recommendations from adults not related to the applicant, such as professors,
employee supervisors, or community leaders
Provide responses in 200 words or less (each question) to the posed application questions to
clearly describe your personal and professional goals, and how this award will assist you in
reaching your goals.
Application can be accessed from our website www.zontaclubofessexcounty.com.
All application materials must be received by the Zonta Club of Essex County either by postal mail or
emailed to zontaclubofessexcounty@gmail.com.
Deadline for applying is June 1, 2021.
Application Process
Applications received by the Zonta Club of Essex County will be reviewed and evaluated by a
committee established within the Club. An application will not be considered if incomplete.
How the Award Funds May be Used
The award funds may be used for expenses that support the achievement of a post-secondary
degree or certificate in the chosen field.
The award will be paid at the beginning of your academic session.
Recipients are not permitted to defer the award. Zonta will consider a new application the following
year, but no preferential consideration will be given to a second application.
Recipients may accept additional grants and scholarships from other sources.
2 of 7DOROTHEA R. HOFFNER CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARD
2021
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: Date of Birth:
Address:
Cell Phone: Home Phone:
Email Address:
High School Name and Address:
High School Date of Graduation:
Do you have children: No Yes Number:
Are you employed? No Yes
Employer name:
3 of 7Are you a CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENT: No Yes
College/University Name and Address
I will be a ………Sophomore Junior Senior
List the names of other scholarships and grants for which you have applied, and the amount received, if
any:
To what colleges/universities have you applied?
Name Accepted
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
What college/university will you attend:
4 of 7I plan to attend: Full-time Part-time Day Evening
I plan to live: On Campus Off-campus At home
Estimated Budget for Coming Year
Estimated Income Anticipated Expenses
Personal Earnings Tuition
Parent/family Fees
Contribution
Savings Room & Board
Scholarships/Grants Books & Supplies
Other Sources Other
Total Total
5 of 7Please answer all questions below, noting the word limit for each. Preference will be given to
those applicants who observe the word restrictions. In evaluating applications all questions are
rated in equal value.
1. Volunteer and Other Activities. Describe the activities in which you participate as a volunteer that
benefit other causes and any leadership roles you have had in those activities. Please include with
these activities a description of any experience in local government, international, or other projects.
(200)
2. Please describe your academic and professional goals, the relevance of your educational
objectives to your career goals and how this Zonta Club of Essex County Dorothea R. Hoffner
Continuing Education Award will assist you in achieving your goals. (200)
3. Please describe the challenges you faced that prevented you from previously completing your post-
secondary education, and how you have dealt with/overcame those challenges. (200)
4. How will your life experiences help you to succeed in your post-secondary pursuits and beyond? (200)
5. What would you say to someone who may have faced similar challenges and, if in a position to do so,
how would you help them to achieve their personal and professional goals? (200).
6 of 7DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
I grant permission to the Zonta Club of Essex County to use my name or photograph in literature
designed to promote Zonta International and Zonta Club of Essex County.
I certify that all of the information contained in my application form is accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I confirm that I am not a family member of a classified member and/or
employee of Zonta International. I understand that I may be interviewed as a candidate for
the Zonta Club of Essex County Dorothea R. Hoffner Continuing Education Award. I consent to
the electronic or hard copy publication by Zonta Club of Essex County of material in my
application.
Date Signature
SEND APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO:
Application Deadline:
June 1, 2021
Zonta Club: Zonta Club of Essex County
Attention: Scholarship Chair
Address: PO Box 204
City/State: South Orange, NJ
Zip: 07079
Email Address: zontaclubofessexcounty@gmail.com
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